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The RAW Series Pt. 1- A Healthy, Afternoon H’ orderves- Raw, Vegan, & Gluten-Free

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June 21, 2014

Most of my clients cringe at the first mention of broccoli.Let alone, no matter how many benefits of broccoli I throw their way, unless it has a creamy, sweet texture to it, they will not touch it with a ten foot pole. So, I put my thinking cap on, and created culinary magic by going back to my childhood. Tahini paste was a stape in my home, just as much as hummus, Challah bread, and Shabat dinners.
What is Tahini paste, you ask?It is made from ground sesame seeds, and there are two major kinds of tahini. One hulled and one unhulled. The latter option is best, as it is comes from raw, whole sesame seeds, and is packed with all the nutritional value that your body craves.
Tahini is also rich in minerals such as phosphorus, lecithin, magnesium, potassium, and iron, as well as one of the worlds best source of calcium. As if that is not the cherry on top of the sundae, it is extrememly hihg in vitamin E and vitamin Bs, and contains 20% complete protein, which is more than most nuts combined. Also high in unsaturated fats, which are the friendly fats.
Here is a scrumptious recipe, good-for-you, easy-make recipe to use with Tahini that takes less than five minutes. Even your kids will love this delightful snack, because there is a tangy, sweet flavor bursting out from it.

Broccoli With Creamy Tahini Sauce- A Healthy, Afternoon H' orderves- Raw, Vegan, & Gluten-Free

Serves:4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time:0

Ingredients
3 cups broccoli florets (feel free to use brussel sprouts, chopped kale, or collard greens)

Tahini Dressing
4-5 Tbsp of Tahini paste
2 Tbsp of agave, coconut nectar, or raw honey
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce (optional)
3-4 Tbsp water (more if needed)
2-3 cloves of minced garlic

Preparation

1. In a large salad bowl, add all the ingredients for the Tahini dressing and stir with a fork until creamy
2. Add broccoli and mix with your hands until all of them are coated
3. (Optional) Leave in the fridge for 1-2 hours for the broccoli to absorb the flavor

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